Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program

The Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program (LDEP) is a program within NASA's Science Mission Directorate.

The program was established as part of NASA's FY2019 budget,{{cite web|url=https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/fy_2019_agency_fact_sheet.pdf|title=NASA FY 2019 Budget Request Agency Fact Sheet}} assuming responsibility for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, along with the Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative developing the VIPER rover and Lunar Trailblazer orbiter.

{{cite web|url=https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/fy19_nasa_budget_estimates.pdf#page=369|title=NASA FY 2019 Budget Estimates}}{{cite web|url=https://www.lpi.usra.edu/pac/presentations/0919/Day1/Clark.pdf|title=Lunar Discovery & Exploration Program Status|author=Clarke, Steve}}

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